Notes From the Quiet Corner

Have you ever been in a relationship where your significant other can’t handle an actual adult conversation about anything important? Like, they literally start acting like a toddler having a temper tantrum? Well, I currently am, and would LOVE to tell you about it.

This temper tantrum includes, but is not limited to:

• Being mad at you for bringing up something stressful
• Being mad that something stressful is happening
• Being mad that it’s an inconvenience for them to deal with
• Taking said madness out on everyone around them, children and animals included
• Slamming doors, throwing things, punching walls/doors
• Yelling and screaming
• Say you blame them for everything, when you just point something out
• Guilt tripping and gaslighting you because they can do no wrong

I could go on, but I think you get my drift. It’s to the point where I just keep everything inside because it is just easier this way.

But it’s killing me. I want so much more.

I want someone to share feelings with.

I want someone to share the responsibilities with.

I want someone to bounce ideas off.

I want a partner, not a second child.

Yes. That’s exactly what this feels like. Having a second child…

…and I’m over it.